Managing Quantity Surveyor - Scotland Wide Permanent
Summary My client are expanding their projects across Scotland and have an exciting opportunity for a new Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to help manage this exiting venture. This position will support the Work Winning team on new frameworks with current DNOs and get existing tender over the line.
You will have the opportunity to build and develop a new commercial strategy and team.This role will challenge all your commercial acumen as this position will require dual role, acting as the lead commercial support for the region until the team grows.
Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:
Form and manage the local commercial team and practices, advising senior management on the commercial risks and opportunities on Contracts from tender to completion.
Responsible for the Commercial performance of several frameworks.
Providing commercial support and advice to Work Winning and other functions as required.
Support the Commercial Director in preparing the regional management accounts and contributing to Contract Reviews.
Comply with the companys Health and Safety standards ensuring that the safety first and foremost message is visible and alive throughout all activities relating to the activities they complete.
Provide leadership for the commercial team; in line with company standards and values, working to maximise the potential of both the teams and the individuals within them.
Monitor and manage the commercial performance of the projects and the project commercial staff and ensure they successfully achieve company, division, team and individual objectives.
Manage costs within the BU and ensure they are fair and equitable.
Manage all contracts and ensure the appropriate commercial rigour in line with Group operating standards are applied.
Complete business reports as detailed by the MD, OD & AD.
Ensure all contracts, up and down supply chain, are in place and appropriate for the business.
Commercial Contract evaluation for bids. To include legal review of all T&C's, risk portfolio and mitigation strategy. Ensure all rates are built up from 1st principles and Market tested.
Management of Commercial team
Strong knowledge of the business unit's financial targets and forecasting with an understanding of how each element of the forecast is structured, and a focus on working with the Operations team to ensure that this is met every month.
What were looking for :
Significant Experience of responsibility for the commercial performance of projects
Experience with Civil Engineering and Construction projects
Experience of successfully managing a team.
Experience of managing volume based projects
Relevant BSC / degree / equivalent
English & Maths GCSE / equivalent
Benefits:
Company Car/Car allowance
Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
25 days holiday
Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
Private Medical Insurance
Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
Personal development programme
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